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A blog dedicated to the various high school, college, and community sports on the Virginia Peninsula. The continuation of my former weekly community sports column with the DAILY PRESS and Virginian Pilot. VPS includes posts from my work with VirginiaPreps.com, MileStat.com, and other journalistic outlets. Please send your game recaps and stories of hope and triumph to mcgratheducation@gmail.com.. My sports journey continues...please feel free to share the ride...

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2026 Hampton Roads HS Boys Volleyball Preview (as seen on 757Teamz.com)

on September 02, 2026

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Builders and Captains Set to Square Off in Inaugural Anchor Bowl Game on September 5

on August 18, 2026

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W&M Women’s Soccer Opens 2026 Season with 1-1 Draw at Loyola Maryland

on August 17, 2026

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Five CNU Men's Tennis Players Named ITA Scholar-Athletes to Headline Eighth Straight All-Academic Team Selection

on July 30, 2026

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Three Pirates Earn Pre-Season All-CAA Football Honors

on July 29, 2026

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W&M Field Hockey Adds Eight for 2026 Season

on July 27, 2026

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Ellie Nuckols Celebrated as VaSID Women's Outdoor Field Athlete of the Year; Seven Other Captains Also Earn All-State Track & Field Honors

on July 13, 2026

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HU's Brianna Charles Named CAA Women's Track Athlete of Year

on July 11, 2026

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Tribe Hires New Head of Track & Field and Cross Country Programs

on July 09, 2026

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Gators Baseball Looks Toward Future

on July 05, 2026

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Williamsburg Boat Club Makes Strong Showing at Youth Nationals

on June 29, 2026

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Creelman, Honcharova Claim Wins at 2026 TRAILZILLA FAST 5K

on June 18, 2026

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Women’s Soccer’s Chanel Azong Participates in Under Armour HBCU Career Combine

on June 15, 2026

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Christopher Newport Earns Top-25 Finish in 2025-26 Learfield Directors' Cup Standings

on June 12, 2026

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